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HY12 YHF

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 YHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,110 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,513 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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HY12 YHF is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY12 YHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY12 YHF registered?

HY12 YHF is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HY12 YHF safe to buy?

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